How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Albuquerque?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Albuquerque start from $160. The average price for this route is around $296. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Albuquerque?

The average bus travel time from San Diego to Albuquerque is 1d , covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Albuquerque route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines , Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Albuquerque?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Albuquerque at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Albuquerque?

A bus trip from San Diego to Albuquerque generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Albuquerque?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Albuquerque from $149 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Albuquerque on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	21h 7m	10:52am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	21h 5m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
	12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	21h 7m	10:52am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	23h 30m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	10:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 2h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Albuquerque on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	21h 7m	10:52am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	21h 5m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
	12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	21h 7m	10:52am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	23h 30m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	10:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 2h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Albuquerque on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	23h 10m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	21h 5m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	23h 30m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	10:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 2h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	11:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 1h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Albuquerque on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	23h 10m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	23h 30m	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d	8:05am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	10:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 2h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	11:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	1d 1h	1:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:51 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Albuquerque

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 19 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

19h 42mAverage Duration

1007 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $482	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$141 - $895	Average Duration19h 42m	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Albuquerque?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5291 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,981 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Albuquerque?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Albuquerque start from $160. The average price for this route is around $296. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Albuquerque?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Albuquerque is 1d , covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Albuquerque route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Albuquerque?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Albuquerque at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Albuquerque?
A bus trip from San Diego to Albuquerque generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Albuquerque?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-07

$253

01-08

$271

Today

$273

01-10

$177

01-11

$177

01-12

$237

01-13

$273

01-14

No data

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $177

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $177 to $867 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $177 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually Los Limousines, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.